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Haven is a singer-songwriter who is passionate about using music to express personal emotion and life experiences in a way that brings inspires, consoles, and brings humanity closer together. Originally from the island of Kauai, Haven fell in love with music as a young child, and could often be found humming melodies and writing poetry that she’d turn into songs. As a teenager, she dabbled in theatre, took years of vocal and piano lessons, and regularly sang worship at church. She continued her music education in college, gaining an even deeper understanding of music theory, vocal technique (both classical and pop), and songwriting. Post-college, she is regularly in the studio working on her own music and is set to release her first EP soon.
Haven is a deeply curious individual with a love of life-long learning. Students can expect engaging lessons where they are encouraged to ask questions and figure out the “why,” as she has found this style of learning to be the most engaging and empowering. She is a kind and enthusiastic teacher with plenty of experience teaching music to young learners. It would be an absolute privilege for Haven to play a role in instilling a knowledge of (and love for) music to your children.
Karina began her musical journey at a young age, honing her talents in singing, piano, and guitar. She later attended the prestigious Belmont University in Nashville, TN, where she earned her degree in music, graduating with honors. During her time there, she had the incredible opportunity to sing in the backing choir for artists like Sheryl Crow, The Tenors, and Cece Winans.
Karina has accumulated numerous accolades, including being a finalist in the Glenn Miller Music Scholarship, Grammy U Songwriter Showcase, USA Songwriting Competition, International Songwriting Competition, and the Unsigned Only Competition. Her performance highlights include showcases at SXSW, NextFest LA, and the LA County Fair, as well as singing the national anthem for the LA Clippers. Karina also boasts 10 original songs on the ESPN Network, some of which feature her vocal engineering.
As a music teacher, Karina creates a nurturing, fun, and motivating environment where students can thrive and grow in their musical journey. With her blend of industry experience and educational background, she fosters a space for creativity, learning, and personal development.
Kevin has always loved music and all things creative! He began playing the guitar at age 12, using a beat-up acoustic guitar he had traded an old set of ice skates for! He took guitar lessons at the local music store and dreamed of a day when he could play the beautiful White Electric Guitar on the wall! That day came not too long after…Kevin has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Webster Conservatory, and began teaching young guitar players the basics of guitar playing in St. Louis, MO.
Kevin has utilized his guitar playing and musical knowledge in different mediums, including Theater, Film, Recording and Live Performance. With Kevin, you can expect lots of fun while learning all the ins and outs of playing the guitar! Let’s set you on your own artistic journey!
Mariah has always loved music. As a young child, she was commonly found singing along to songs on the radio or her parents’ CD player. She remembers watching her aunt play the piano at family gatherings and being inquisitive about how the weird-looking lines on the page could be translated into songs. When she was 7, her parents finally enrolled her in her first piano lesson. She loved the feeling of playing piano and found it especially rewarding to play songs that she knew from Disney movies. As she progressed through her piano lessons, she gradually began learning more about music through playing the violin and singing in school choirs. In her senior year of high school, Mariah had the opportunity to audition to play a concerto movement accompanied by her high school orchestra. After securing a performance opportunity, she practiced for many hours to perfect her piece. This is one of her most cherished performances because she could experience piano in an ensemble instead of a solo performance. After high school, Mariah went to college to study music and education and learned about music history, theory, and piano technique. In college, she recognized her passion for education and made it a goal to help other students experience the joys of music.
As a teacher, Mariah seeks to build relationships with her students, creating a safe space to make mistakes, try new techniques, and grow. She enjoys incorporating student interests into lessons and likes to empower students to make choices regarding repertoire when appropriate. Mariah values games to introduce and reinforce musical concepts in addition to playing traditional repertoire. She always looks for creative ways for students to learn and hopes to make learning fun for all!
Chandler is a guitarist, drummer, bassist, and songwriter with over a decade of professional playing and teaching experience. He enjoys a diverse musical palette, from jazz to folk to funk to heavy metal. He began playing gigs around his hometown of Atlanta, GA when he was still in high school and later he attended Berklee College of Music on a scholarship. Since moving to LA, he has worked with a variety of musical artists and record labels, both as a musician and as an audio engineer. His teaching philosophy emphasizes a strong foundation in music theory, which he believes is key to unlocking a musician’s full potential. Chandler loves inspiring his students to explore their instruments creatively and develop their unique voices. Whether working with beginners or advanced players, he aims to foster an environment where every student can thrive and express themselves through music.
Anthony’s journey began with a birth defect that forced him to breathe through a tube for the first 4 years of his life. Doctors predicted he wasn’t going to speak, let alone sing. He beat the odds, competed on the 4th season of American Idol, and was a top 4 finalist. Since then, Anthony has gone on to have a long and fulfilling career in the entertainment industry spanning over the past 20-plus years, with numerous live concert tours and regional and international musical theatre productions such as RENT (Off-Broadway), The Fantasticks (Off-Broadway), Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Les Miserables, Sound Of Music, and Love Actually, Live.
Whether Anthony is in the studio, doing a live concert, or on a musical theatre stage, learning to sing for longevity has been his lifeline. Anthony’s late mentors/vocal coaches, Ron Anderson and Debra Byrd, taught him the importance of having a foundational support system that helps your instrument sound healthier for years to come. Anthony is deeply passionate about passing on that gift to students of all ages and abilities!
“I am a father first. Because of that, I love to teach your artists, help them find their voices, and most importantly, fall in love with their voices. And we’ll have a great time doing it!”
Cory has been a musician for over 20 years and has done it professionally for over 10 years. He is a vocalist, keyboardist, acoustic guitarist, and drummer, and he can also sing while playing keys or guitar. Since earning his Bachelor’s Degree in Commercial Music, Cory has taught dozens of students and performed for thousands of people in venues, churches, restaurants, weddings, and more. He also has served as Music Director at two prominent churches in Ventura County, where he taught volunteer singers and musicians ranging in age from 8 to 93.
Whether you are a seasoned musician looking to fine-tune your musicianship in the pop/commercial/house of worship space, or are a beginner excited to discover the world of music, Cory is excited to meet you and learn how he can help you in your music journey!
Emily fell in love with music and singing during her freshman year of high school as a member of both the concert choir and show choir. Her music teacher inspired her to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Choral Music Education at the University of Alabama, which she began in 2018. After graduating in 2022, Emily accepted a position as the Director of Middle School Choirs at Jackson Academy in Jackson, Mississippi. During this time, Emily provided individual lessons to prepare students for solo competitions, in addition to teaching music theory and vocal technique daily. Emily also has experience working with 3, 4, and 5-year-old children through a musical theatre summer camp at Jackson Academy. Emily believes that every child should have access to a high-quality, well-rounded music education. She has a passion for witnessing growth in her students and hopes to pass along her love for music to everyone she teaches!
The artist and story teller, Zana, has her music recorded in 6 languages, featured in Film and TV, and released by artists from USA, New Zealand, Eastern Europe, China, and Sweden. She has been shortlisted for an Oscar for Best Original Song and featured on the compilation Got Soul! Vol. 4 – Kings & Queens Of Soul! Zana’s background is a whirlwind ride. Her early childhood she was signed to Warner Chappell Publishing after sending in her 1st recorded demo, at only 14.
Zana was taken under the Wing of the World-renowned jazz pianist and vocal coach, Steven A. Garrick, a Hungarian-American pianist/arranger who had worked with Lieber and Stoller, Count Basie and Aretha Franklin among others. Zana helps musicians and artists of all ages find their voice and develop their musicianship, songwriting and producing skills. Several of Zana’s students wrote their first original songs in Zana’s voice/piano class!
Margot is a Los Angeles California based artist that incorporates elements of rock, pop, and blues into her songwriting and performances. Margot draws inspiration as a teacher, human rights activist, and legal lady in Los Angeles, California. She grew up in Buffalo, New York and has over 19 years of teaching and performing experience. She loves teaching diverse songs across all genres and makes sure her enthusiasm for learning music transfers in stress-free teaching methods.
In 2022, Margot spent some creative time in the studio composing and recording the album Mystic Woods, which is an ambient instrumental album. Her latest project have been transforming her songs into her newly released EP and finding inspiration in live performances.
Throughout his 20-year teaching career, Daniel has brought the joy of music to hundreds of students. His light-hearted, yet focused teaching style is unique and is compatible with a wide variety of student personality types. With extensive training, vast knowledge and experience, Daniel is capable of taking a novice student from the most rudimentary concepts all the way to advanced performance techniques, conservatory preparation, professional guidance and more. He will create a custom individualized curriculum to help each student achieve their amateur or professional musical goals.
Olivia is a vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, lyricist, and composer working in multiple music genres: rock, blues, jazz, metal, alternative, northern Indian, and pop. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music with an emphasis in Experimental Pop and minors in Social Science and Digital Arts from the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts). Olivia started her music journey singing from the age of 18 months and piano at the age of 5. She has performed in over 250 shows and has created two main bands where she composes and arranges her original music and lyrics. Her extensive background in music and performance is the foundation of her teaching experience. Conceptualizing the students’ interests and goals, she helps actualize an approach for each individual’s learning style to achieve the desired results. Teaching voice, guitar, bass, piano, and composition, she can explain simple to complex music terms, theory, share her real life experience, and provide present day or historical examples.
Ciao, future music maestros! I’m Andrea, your guide to the enchanting world of music! With a passion for teaching and a knack for fun, I infuse each lesson with a symphony of excitement. I have taught music for 10 years, and love voice and piano equally. I have a Master’s Degree in Vocal arts, and a Bachelor’s degree in voice with an emphasis in piano. I have been privileged to be a vocal coach, piano teacher, professional accompanist, music director, performer, actor, opera enthusiast, and conductor in multiple settings and countries. I love fostering healthy and beautiful singing tone in the voice, teaching vocal pedagogy and health, and detailed musicianship and excellence on keyboard instruments. I love directing and creating captivating musical productions and guiding students to triumphant performances. My experience as a caregiver and paraeducator has honed my ability to craft personalized goals and lessons for students on the spectrum, fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment. Let’s harmonize, create, and craft magical music memories together! I can’t wait to embark on this musical journey with you!
Shaurya is a multifaceted vocalist, songwriter, producer, and vocal coach, with a passion for both performance and education. He holds a Master’s degree in Songwriting & Production from Berklee College of Music and a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering. Shaurya completed the prestigious New York Vocal Coaching Voice Teacher Training Program under the mentorship of renowned coach Justin Stoney. He is currently a part of LAAMP, a cutting-edge mentorship program led by Stargate (the production duo behind hits for artists like Ne-Yo, Katy Perry, Rihanna, and Coldplay).
Shaurya is a firm believer that singing is not an innate talent but a skill that can be honed with consistent practice. He advocates for a personalized approach to vocal training, understanding that each singer and voice is unique, with different goals and needs. By tailoring exercises and offering custom backing tracks & exercise tracks for at-home practice, Shaurya ensures his students receive the most effective and targeted training. Having successfully run his vocal studio, “The Secret Vocal Sauce,” for four years, Shaurya has guided over 100 singers, from ages 4 to 42, in developing their unique voices and achieving their vocal goals.
In addition to voice, Shaurya also teaches beginner guitar and piano.
Jacob is an LA-based singer, pianist, songwriter, producer, and music director. He graduated from the UCLA music industry program, where he immersed himself completely in musical studies and culture. He’s been playing piano since age 3, and singing since he could speak. While Jacob began his music journey as a classical pianist/vocalist, he’s most deeply influenced by musical theater, jazz, funk, soul, and R&B, which he constantly infuses into original compositions and arrangements. He most recently worked as a student music director at the UCLA School of Theatre, Film, and Television, where he taught vocal music and accompanied singers for more than 5 student-produced musical productions. He also plays keyboards and sings for several rising LA-based bands and plans to release an original EP this year. Most importantly, Jacob believes in the genuine importance of a quality music education, and its potential to enrich and empower young minds. He aspires to facilitate a genuine love for music with his students and supplement their natural musical instincts with tangible, formal training.
Austin is a multi-instrumentalist, artist, composer and producer from the West Los Angeles area. Boasting over 17 years of playing experience, Austin has extensive experience performing in national touring acts such as the Macy Kate Band, writing award-winning film scores, and recording dozens of records in genres ranging from rock to jazz, to hip hop. In addition, Austin graduated Drexel University with a B.S. in Music Technology, crafting his skills in production and engineering.
Specializing in classical guitar, bass guitar, electric guitar and piano, Austin combines his classical background with modern teaching methods to create an engaging, expressive experience tailored to each student’s unique needs and interests. Intertwining music theory, ear training and technique into each lesson while prioritizing fun and freedom of expression. Emphasizing vulnerability, Austin creates a safe space for his students to express themselves without any boundaries or limits. This allows his students to develop their own relationship to music and grow at their own pace, with the hope that they will learn a little more about themselves on the way.
Nahre attended Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA as a Performance major and Belmont University in Nashville, TN to study Music Business with an emphasis in Production where she graduated in May 2022. She has been involved in many ensemble groups like Voxology, a Gospel/R&B ensemble, which gained so much recognition that it went viral on The Shade Room, which has 29M followers on Instagram. The group has sung with artists like Kirk Franklin at “A Night With Kirk Franklin,” and was also a part of the production, “Christmas at Belmont,” which aired on PBS. She has also worked as an Audio Assistant at Ocean Way Nashville Studio, with clients that include Beyonce, Celine Dion, Christina Aguilera, Dan + Shay, Disney, Kelly Clarkson, and many more. She is currently working at The Purp Studio in the Studio City area as an assistant and as a Runner at The Killer Instincts Studio in the North Hollywood area with clients such as Big Sean, Future, Justine Skye, Machine Gun Kelly, Party Next Door, Roddy Rich and many more. She also works as an assistant at Jay Music Entertainment, whose main goal is to provide a platform for upcoming artists to thrive. She has a lot of experience teaching at various schools in the Greater LA area. She also currently teaches choirs at elementary schools and helping facilitate a District Choir. She’s also an up-and-coming artist who’s working to release her music. Her extensive music background will ensure that the students are in great hands and she’s super excited to work with different students at California Music Academy.
Chad has been a musician since he was four years old. He has toured the U.S. and Europe extensively as a guitarist, mandolinist, and banjo player. Chad graduated from the California Institute of the Arts with a degree in performance and composition, and can teach guitar, drums, piano, mandolin, and banjo.
Daniel has been playing music since the age of 5, first starting with piano and then switching to guitar at age 10. He continued his musical journey at LA Music Academy where he was trained in rock, jazz, funk, blues, etc., as well as music theory and notation. In more recent years Daniel has also worked as an academic tutor for all ages, giving him a wealth of teaching experience to draw on.
Jordan is a singer, performer, and teacher. She has been a passionate singer and performer since she was a little girl and has been studying voice for the past twelve years. She discovered her love for musical theatre in high-school and began private voice instruction at the age of thirteen. With a background in classical voice and musical theatre performance, Jordan loves character study and using a wide variety of vocal techniques, styling, and inflection to step into another person’s shoes and convey their story. In addition to theatrical roles, Jordan has also enjoyed many performance opportunities as an ensemble member and she has performed at the Hollywood Bowl several times.
As a teacher, Jordan believes in establishing healthy technique that serves as a foundation for stylistic variations across all types of genres. This includes incorporating mixed register technique and using semi-occluded vocal tract exercises to create a blended, balanced sound. She loves helping her students discover and fall in love with their own unique voices.
In over 20 years of teaching, Daniel has brought the joy of music to hundreds of students. His light-hearted, yet focused teaching style is unique and is compatible with a wide variety of student personality types. With extensive training from the Eastman School of Music and Interlochen Arts Academy, and vast knowledge and experience, Daniel is capable of taking a novice student from the most rudimentary concepts all the way to advanced performance techniques, and conservatory preparation, professional guidance, and more. He will create a custom individualized curriculum to help each student achieve their amateur or professional musical goals
Lida is a professional singer, dancer, and actress with over 22 years of experience. She has performed in various soap operas, TV shows, and feature films and has been featured in a reality show about her. Lida also has a music studio in Armenia where people can learn vocal, dance, and performing arts. With a strong background in music theory, audition preparation, and performance, she has led numerous solo concerts across Armenia and Europe. Lida participated in several songs, dance festivals, and musical concert projects and starred in various TV shows, including as a presenter of musical programs. Lida owns 31 singles, three CD albums, 22 music videos, 11 solo concerts in Armenia and Europe. She has also been a presenter of musical programs and a performer in popular Armenian TV shows.
Mariana has been teaching singing, piano, and ukulele for about 15 years. She is a professional musician and a performing artist. Mariana holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Vocal Performance from California State University Northridge. The piano is her first instrument and singing is her passion and her main professional focus. She has also been teaching Ukulele for about 3 years up to the intermediate level.
Dylan is a pianist, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and audio engineer. His musical journey started at the early age of 5 where he was enrolled in piano lessons, and eventually picked up on drums, guitar, and bass at the age of 11. He started out with a classical background, and then picked up on jazz shortly after. Eventually, Dylan branched out more into pop, hip-hop, alternative, and R&B later on during his college studies. During that time, he also picked up on music production and audio engineering to further hone his skill sets and attended Berklee College of Music with a Bachelor’s of Music in Music Production and Engineering. Since college, Dylan has been gigging consistently and has recorded/mixed/produced with various clientele, ranging from up-and-coming independent artists, to established signed artists. He also has taught piano, guitar, bass, drums, music production, and audio engineering for several years independently, and at various facilities around the Los Angeles area. Dylan has given everything into all of his skillsets because he is very passionate about bringing the best out of himself, as well as the students he teaches. Due to the many hats he wears with his professional experiences in the music industry, he has a lot of knowledge to provide to his students in a fun, encouraging environment.
As a classically and pop-trained vocal professional, Sophia brings years of teaching and professional performance experience to her students. Sophia has been passionate about singing her entire life, and her love of music extends beyond performance— Sophia also writes and records original music. Whether you’re interested in developing your voice or learning to play piano, Sophia will guide you on your musical journey with a personalized approach that fosters both technical skill and creative expression.
Born and Raised in Los Angeles, California, Nick began playing guitar at 11. After hearing his dad’s records playing around the house, he was hooked on the Blues and Rock and Roll. Delving deeply into a rich musical tradition, Nick began learning everything from the ‘60s and ‘70s Rock and Roll to early Blues, Folk, and Rhythm and Blues music. While continuing to develop a broad musical vocabulary, Nick started a rock band at age 13. The band recorded an EP at the Record Plant studios here in Hollywood that was produced by the legendary Don Was. He continued to broaden his musical education by joining his school’s jazz program. His school jazz band eventually went on to perform at the Panama Jazz festival and competed as finalists for the Next Generation Monterey Jazz Festival. In high school, Nick was approached by Glen Frey of the Eagles after being seen performing at a club in Santa Monica. The two developed a relationship, and Nick was later asked to be a part of Glenn’s band that performed at benefit concerts organized by Nick. With Glenn and Don in the band, Nick enjoyed performances at venues such as the Roxy and House of Blues that spanned three years. He later took his talents to USC as a Popular Music Performance Major, where he continued to develop as an artist and professional musician. Nick currently resides in Los Angeles as a singer and guitar player. In addition to teaching, he loves writing songs, producing music, and performing with other musicians around town.
Matthew was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is a Moroccan-American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, educator, and professional pianist located in Los Angeles, California. Spending his formative years in Morocco with his Norwegian-American father and his African-American mother before moving to Minneapolis-St. Paul, Matthew fell in love with music as a young boy. Introduced by his supportive musician father to the songwriting of The Beatles, the stage presence and undeniable showmanship of James Brown, and the epic artistry of Michael Jackson, With a natural affinity at age six, Matthew quickly learned piano, and drums, while also excelling at singing, melody, and poetry. Studying at institutions such as McNally Smith College of Music & Berklee College of Music, Matthew enjoyed his first taste of success with the six-piece ensemble, The Common Cassettes, who toured throughout the U.S. with marquee performances in Seattle, Austin, and Rochester, New York. This notoriety landed him at Minneapolis’ largest independent label, Pledge Empire Records, with whom he found himself producing, ghostwriting, composing, and featuring on various songs for groundbreaking Hip-Hop/Rap artists such as Ced Linus, Sti-Lo Reel, Prince Carlton, and Louis P. During this prolific time, he was nominated “Best RnB Artist of the Year” by the Twin Cities Urban Music Awards while also scoring compositions for “Worldwide Star Search” in Hollywood, performing with 3x Grammy-Award winners, Jamaica Bennett, and Pippi Ardennia, and collaborating with former NFL Defensive Linemen, Esera Tuaolo for “Hate in Any Form is Wrong,” an event to foster diversity in sports and anti-bullying among youth. In the fall of 2016, Matthew moved to Los Angeles to further his songcraft while also pursuing modeling, acting, and audio engineering! Since then, Matthew’s content lead him into working on various projects tied to artists such as Debra Cox, Rihanna, Moto Blanco & NeYo, in addition to working with several organizations such as Universal Studios, Amazon, and Microsoft. Since then Matthew continues to educate and empower his students to continue their passions in music and the arts while perusing his own musical journey.
Ben is a passionate musician who plays guitar, piano, and sings. He has played guitar for thirteen years and has sung and played piano for nine years. Benjamin teaches acoustic, classical, and electric guitar lessons. He has taken five years of speech-level singing lessons and is familiar with multiple vocal pedagogies. He provides ukulele and bass lessons as well. Ben has been passionate about music from a young age, coming from a family of creative people that have played guitar, piano, violin, clarinet, and sing. Ben enjoys all kinds of music. His guitar playing was predominately shaped by blues and rock guitarists. His singing was influenced largely by the previously mentioned genres, but also pop, musical theatre, and opera. His piano playing is influenced by pop, rock, and classical music. Benjamin is a patient and flexible teacher that provides excellent help and guidance in developing artistry and musicianship.
Natalieis is an LA-based professional pianist, music theorist, pedagogue, and composer. She earned dual Masters’ degrees in Piano and Music Theory Pedagogy from the Eastman School of Music, one of the top music schools in the world. Natalie is an international performer and music instructor of all levels, from beginner to collegiate/professional. She works with students one-on-one, in-person and remotely, to guide them on their personalized journey, musical interests, and goals. Natalie has professional performance experience and top-notch pedagogical training to guide you through tailored and enjoyable lessons. Natalie is always mindful of my students’ diverse means of learning. She uses a mix of sensory reinforcements (aural, visual, and kinesthetic) to support all types of student learners, and in our one-on-one lessons, she takes the time to get to know students’ learning styles.
Natalie’s lessons may focus on learning to play songs and classical pieces on the piano, singing while playing the keyboard, improving your grasp of music theory or history, writing original music, or becoming a better sight-reader.
Born in Quezon City, Manila, Philippines, Kathrina Feigh’s musical story starts at the age of 3. She discovered her passion for singing and won singing competitions at a very young age. A gifted musician, actor, and dancer, Kathrina started playing the piano and studying ballet at 5. She moved to Los Angeles, CA, with her family at age 10. Over the years, she continued to win singing competitions and eventually became a part of Hollywood Launch, where they awarded her with an original song from Genuine Music Group. Kathrina is also a musical theatre performer, performing in Off-Broadway and Regional Theatre, and has been in musicals such as Godspell and Miss Saigon. After completing her Associate of Arts degree at Pierce College, she transferred to Pace University School of Performing Arts in New York City. She graduated in 2016 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre, studying under Robert Sussuma, Aimee Steele, Ryan Scott Oliver, and Bob Cline. After her senior showcase, she signed with The Mine Talent Agency in NYC and became an Actor’s Equity Association member. She has performed in many venues, including Feinstein’s/54 Below, Joe’s Pub at The Public Theatre, and The Town Hall. Her first solo shows were at Rockwood Music Hall, and the world-renowned Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, where she was a standby artist for Christina Aguilera during The Frank Sinatra: A Voice for a Century Concert at David Geffen Hall. She was also a finalist on the Season 13 of NBC The Voice, coached by Jennifer Hudson and was later coached by Blake Shelton. She also received mentorship from Kelly Rowland and Kelly Clarkson during the show. Inspired by her roots, she is currently researching the tribal sounds of the Philippines to display her Filipino culture in her music, interweaving different mediums of performance such as dance/experimental theatre. Kathrina continues her vocal studies as a Master of Fine Arts VoiceArts candidate at the prestigious California Institute of the Arts.
Dutch artist KIA is a singer-songwriter and vocal coach based in Los Angeles.
KIA has written and recorded for several productions like the soundtrack of Netflix’s animation movie “Fearless,” Kevin Hart’s Netflix movie “The Man from Toronto,” the movies “dEVIL,” “Manifest Evil,” and “Help! I Shrunk My Friends” (Germany) as well as series “The Madam$, “G’Day USA production “Honoring Liam Hemsworth and Helen Reddy,” and L-Acoustics L-ISA Technology and Fortnite’s immersive audio catalog. Over the last few years, she received the NAMM President’s Innovation Award as well as the Ultimate Music Awards for Best Single-Pop of the Year and Best Female Artist of the Year. She was a top finalist at the IMSTA Songwriting Competition and the UK Songwriting Competition and won an honorable mention at the International Songwriting Competition (ISC). Kia received her undergraduate degree in Vocal Performance with honors from ArtEZ Jazz & Pop Conservatory in Arnhem (The Netherlands). She pursued an academic semester in Songwriting at the Cornel School of Contemporary Music (Los Angeles). Some of her previous mentors are Izaline Calister, Michael Indart, Jessica Vautor, Carla Hasset, Abraham Laboriel, Paul de Castro and Oscar Hernandez. In 2020 she received her Master’s Degree at the California State University in Los Angeles for Vocal Performance, where she specialized in Commercial Music. She has been teaching private voice lessons since early 2016 and currently works as a Voice and Songwriting & Production instructor at the California College of Music. Kia is experienced in teaching students of all ages and backgrounds and is excited to introduce the fun language of music to your children.
Alex is an award-winning pianist/guitarist and performing musician with years of accompanying and solo performing experience. He is originally from Pittsburgh and has both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.
He is the first-place winner of the Mountain State Collegiate Piano Competition. He received the Rachel Worby scholarship presented by the WSO. Throughout college, he was a regular performer in the Honor’s Recital and won the West Liberty Concerto competition. He is also a composer, winning an award for best composition at the MAD Festival. He has been a frequent leading musician in many Churches across the United States. He has taught many private students and classes at the collegiate level. Alex was classically trained in piano since the age of 4, and he has experience with many different styles, including classical, jazz, rock, theatrical, playing by ear, and more. His strength is adapting to students’ learning styles based on their goals and their parent’s goals to ensure learning is challenging, expressive, and enjoyable for everyone.
Aimee has been singing for over ten years now and leads a career as a musical artist and singer-songwriter. Aimee is originally from Boston, MA, and graduated from Berklee College of Music in 2020. She has extensive knowledge of music theory, vocal technique, songwriting, and performing technique. Aimee has performed frequently throughout her career and even played recently at The Troubadour in LA. She is currently signed to a record deal and has amassed multiple millions of streams across popular platforms. Aimee has several years of experience teaching kids of all ages and is excited to teach your child!
Allison has been teaching piano, voice, and acting students for over ten years, and it is her personal philosophy that learning music should be joyful and a ton of fun! She holds degrees in Theatre and Music from Valparaiso University and is a graduate of Second City’s Music Improv Conservatory. She has taught young people and adults of all ages across Chicago and Los Angeles with Chicago Children’s Theatre, Emerald City Theatre, Playmaker’s Laboratory Theatre, Lifeline Theatre, MA School of Acting, and in Chicago Public Schools. Allison has also helped countless students create and compose 10+ new musicals at her alma mater. In addition to teaching music, Allison is an accomplished actor, and you may have seen her in the romantic comedy film Baking Up Love, in commercials for Smithfield, Pearson Textbooks, The Kentucky Lottery, and more, as well as in countless theater productions and voiceovers. In her spare time, Allison loves to swing from trapezes and to spend time with her pet bird, Buckbeak, who knows how to whistle quite a few songs himself!
Briana is a professional pianist, keyboardist, and vocalist originally from the Bay Area, CA, and now based in Los Angeles. She started playing at the age of 6 and now has 20 years of training and ten years of teaching experience. She obtained a full scholarship as a piano principal from Berklee College of Music, where she earned her Bachelor of Music Degree with Honors. She is a well-rounded musician with jazz, classical, gospel, pop, R&B, and rock genres under her belt. The forte of her career is her experience in worldwide international touring with A-list artists, singers, and rappers in the commercial pop industry. Her emphasis is to help students, especially those who are self-taught, harness their natural musical abilities and become the most virtuosic yet versatile players they can be, and to help students become well-rounded in their approach to playing and singing! This training will prepare students for practical environments such as gigs, competitions, concerts, family gatherings, or any other relevant performances in their lives!
Dorothy is an accomplished pianist, composer, and arranger. She started learning Piano at the age of three and studied classical Piano and composition until she got into schools for music. She holds multiple Bachelor’s degrees in music composition from the Shanghai Conservatory of Music and a Master’s in Piano Performance from the California Institute of the Arts. Dorothy is well-versed in all styles of music, ranging from classical to contemporary jazz, RnB, fusion, and more. She is also comfortable composing music for the screen and has multiple works for significant projects such as television dramas, commercials, musical theater, company slogans, etc. Her favorite part about teaching is seeing the smiles on students’ faces as they figure out a new concept or technique. She always does so whenever she teaches her students with the utmost responsibility, patience, and care to facilitate each student’s learning.
Tyler is a jazz and classical pianist and orchestral arranger living in North Hollywood. In May 2022, he graduated from Berklee summa cum laude with a dual major in composition and jazz composition. His biggest influences are Bill Evans, Herbie Hancock, Liszt, Mahler, and Beethoven. Tyler began his teaching career as a rock climbing instructor at the YMCA of Seattle and more recently tutored his fellow students at Berklee during his senior year. He hopes to become a professional arranger and composer for film and television as well as an educator in multiple fields of music
E. Gaba is a vocalist and multi-instrumentalist featured on several TV shows such as “American Idol” and “I Can See Your Voice!”. Gaba recently graduated with honors from the University of Southern California with a degree in Popular Music and has extensive teaching and performing experience.
Shanice is a classical pianist in Los Angeles who started playing at the age of 8 with piano. She has won many piano competitions in the CAPMT Concerto Competition California State Winner, Bellflower Symphony Concerto Competition Winner, 2nd place at the American Protégé International Competition, making her debut at Carnegie Hall, finalist at Chicago International Piano Competition, and won 1st place at the American Protégé Concerto Piano Competition 2020 making her 2nd debut at Carnegie Hall. She also got invited to be a soloist playing a concerto with the City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles Orchestra with conductor Charles Dickerson featuring composer Lukas Richman’s Concerto work, “In Truth” at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Not only solo, but she also has excelled as a chamber musician. Her participation in the past years in chamber music led to her being selected for a concert tour at the Mozarteum Conservatory Salzburg, Austria. With her chamber group, she performed in many venues such as Santa Monica College Emeritus College, UCLA Schoenberg Hall, Colburn School of Music, and LACMA Live Sunday Broadcast. Also, she participated in many different summer music festivals, including Pianofest in the Hamptons, Bowdoin Music Festival, and the Hawaii Chamber Festival, performing at the Hawaii University playing the Brahms Piano Trio. During the strict covid lockdown, she performed for healthcare workers and has always believed the power of music can heal one’s heart. During the 2020 summer, she has performed for the frontline workers at the Los Angeles Emergency Department by Zoom Real-Time and has been featured on Mindful Music UCLA that is a virtual concert series to dedicate healthcare workers at UCLA Health facility. She graduated from the University of California Los Angeles with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music and started her Masters’s in August 2021 with a classical piano performance degree. She has a passion for teaching piano at any age and has taught and subbed for different music schools in Los Angeles. She dedicates her teachings to helping students with their musical careers to grow.
Sierra is a Thousand Oak native, a SAG-AFTRA professional singer-songwriter who worked with artists such as Bruno Mars and Adam Levine in 2013’s and 2019’s Super Bowl Halftime Show. She also wrote music for Disney Plus’s new show Proud Family Louder and Prouder. You may have also heard her in Queen Latifah’s “Joyful Noise,” Prudential’s National Commercial, Will Smith’s Seven Pounds, Netflix’s new series “Unstable,” “The Goldbergs,” or her lead vocals in Peacock’s latest release “Praise This” starring Chloe Bailey and many more. Sierra has a bachelor’s degree from UCSB and is CELTA certified Teacher. She has substantial teaching experience and prides herself in her warm and supportive approach! Her initial classical background and industry experience with gospel performances on TV, movies, and commercials makes her the perfect coach for improving your or your child’s singing or piano goals!
Born and raised in Sweden, music has always been at the forefront of Rebecka’s life. She started playing the violin and piano at age four and made music her career by taking on a Master’s of Music from Malmö University of Music in 2008. She has since taught and performed voice and piano in Stockholm, NYC, Los Angeles, and Norway.
She has performed and recorded with renowned musicians such as Aaron Parks, Gerald Clayton, Tony Austin, Shai Maestro, Dominique Xavier Taplin, Ruslan Sirota, Oz Noy, and Emmet Cohen, among others.
Rebecka sees teaching as an inspiration to her art and a way to give back the blessings and gifts music has given her.
Elijah is a multi-instrumentalist, a producer, and an audio engineer from Milwaukee, Wi. Having started experimenting with music and melody from a young age, Eli spent the next 20 years experimenting with music almost daily. Now Eli teaches, combining practical theory with tried-and-tested techniques to offer a unique, informative, and relaxed learning experience.
May-Claire is a professional singer who has worked with world-class Los Angeles and London teachers since age ten. She has been playing piano since the age of four. She just finished her Master’s in Vocal Performance at Oxford University and completed her B.A. in 2016 at UCLA in Ethnomusicology and Music Industry. May-Claire is very knowledgeable about technique and style and has taught and coached countless students of all ages and levels in technique and repertoire. She would love to work with you and see you grow in your musicianship and yourself!
Michael is a pianist, guitarist, and music educator living in Thousand Oaks, CA. He graduated from the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music at CSU Long Beach, where he majored in Choral Music Education, with studies in piano, and received his teaching credential. He has been a choir teacher for the last 3 years. Michael has also worked as a musical director, pianist, and conductor for several youth theater organizations throughout Southern California
Martha has always had a love of music since a very early age. Both parents were Opera singers with the metropolitan opera company in New York. I guess you could say music is in her blood. Martha studied voice and piano privately for 13 years and has performed in many concerts singing anything from classical to heavy metal. She is experienced in musical theater and served as a high school drama director. Martha mentored many rock bands and has been a voice/piano instructor for 25 years.
Chris is a Santa Monica native and graduate of the Thornton School of Music at USC, where he majored in Studio/Jazz Guitar. Chris currently teaches, plays live and session gigs, and composes for film and TV. Chris has ten years of teaching experience and can now add a few more new students to his teaching roster. Chris is a professional songwriter and guitarist. His musical journey started at the age of seven when his mom signed him up for classical piano lessons. After a short while, he played last at the recitals as the finale and knew he wanted to play and perform for the rest of his life. He eventually gravitated towards playing rock, pop, and jazz styles, playing his favorite bands’ songs. “My dad was a classic rock fan, always playing Eric Clapton, Elton John, The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix in the living room and car stereo. He and my mom had so many stories of concerts they went to growing up in the sixties.” He wanted to play guitar like his musical heroes, so at thirteen, his dad bought him a Mexican Stratocaster from Guitar Center in Hollywood. From there, he played in the Jazz Bands at Crossroads School from middle school through senior year, and for two years, he studied with the late guitar legend Ted Greene, who was kind enough to sell one of his telecasters before he passed. He was admitted into the Thornton School of Music at USC as a studio/jazz guitar major, where he studied with the faculty of world-renowned guitarists, including session guitarist Carl Verheyen. After graduation, he moved to Nashville, Tennessee, where he spent two years co-writing and playing guitar sessions. He wrote with the late Mark Grey, former hit country songwriter best known for Alabama’s “The Closer You Get” and lead singer of Exile. He also worked with producer Josh Leo, playing guitar for one of his artists. After returning to Los Angeles, he has continued to write, gig, and work as a bandleader and session guitarist, with his main focus on writing and producing as many genres as he can. To date, his writing credits include spots for Honda, Pizza Hut, Got Milk, TikTok, and Banner Health.
Travis is a music producer, songwriter, and vocal producer. He began his musical journey when he watched the eagles on DVD as a toddler and began to beg his parents to buy him a piano. His inclination led him to create original music, eventually studying his craft at Berklee College of Music, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude in Music Production and Engineering and the Music Business double majors. He’s a self-professed pop music addict who loves the work of artists like Holly Humberstone, Taylor Swift, and Conan Gray. Travis is a skilled multi-instrumentalist who always keeps the bigger picture of music in mind, seeing the musician’s journey as not only the path from raw expression to technical excellence but also as a journey back to that raw expression. “Teaching music for me is like sharing the best gift ever. I’m very passionate about helping people carve their own musical journey and teaching them to tell stories in what really is the universal language. Music has so many shapes, forms, and potential influences, and I want to help people find their path.”
Katelyn is a professional musician, vocalist, songwriter, piano player, and guitarist. She studied music, Jazz piano, songwriting, and performance at Cornish College of the Arts. She has been playing guitar for almost 20 years, focusing primarily on acoustic pop-rock, and finger-picking music. Katelyn can also play rock, blues, and pop music on both acoustic and electric guitars. She has been playing piano for nearly 30 years, starting at age 3, and has a strong background in jazz piano. Katelyn also performed playing classical music, along with blues, folk, rock, pop, and pop-rock music. I’ve taught private piano and guitar lessons to 23 students, ranging in age from 4 years old to adult. Katelyn has been teaching piano, guitar, and electric bass lessons for children ranging from 4-15 years of age, and has taught piano, guitar, and alto saxophone lessons to adults as well.
Chris is an avid composer, producer, keyboardist and guitarist. He has over 18 years of professional experience and 27 years of playing experience. He has studied all styles of music from traditional to contemporary and has a degree in composition and theory from the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music. Chris writes and records music for a variety of projects including film, theater, dance, commercial release, video games, etc. Past clients have included NBC, Verizon, Center Theater Group, and more. Chris is an experienced educator with extensive band coaching experience. Over the years, he led several band programs throughout the country including 8 years with the National Guitar Workshop. He was featured in NGW’s “Shred Boot Camp”, published by Alfred Music. He loves sharing. his energy and knowledge with musicians of all ages.
Morgan has always loved singing, playing piano, and performing since she was 6 years old. She furthered her education with a bachelor’s in Voice Performance at the University of Oregon and a Master’s degree in Opera Performance at the Maryland Opera Studio. Morgan has professional experience singing in musical theater and opera productions, including Lucinda in Into the Woods, the lead role in Evita, Cosette in Les Miserables, Queen of the Night in Magic Flute, and Susanna in the Marriage of Figaro. Morgan has traveled internationally to Germany, performing opera scenes, as well as winning in a national choir competition in Sweden. She is also a huge Disney fan and loves singing in her free time. You can find Morgan on Tik Tok with 50K followers, singing all genres of music. One of her favorite things about teaching music is helping inspire others and improve confidence levels of all ages. Morgan looks forward to learning about your interests and working together soon!
Growing up in the halls of an opera house, Sky was engulfed in the theatre world from a young age. She started at nine and stayed until she graduated high school. As she explored music as a career, she fell in love with theatrical rock artists such as Queen, Meatloaf, and Rush. Along with innovative jazz and contemporary artists. When developing her voice as an artist realized her opera roots laid the foundation for a new fusion genre, unique to her and her story. Popera has become not only a fusion genre, but a unique space in the market to set her and her sound apart from the noise of the industry. With her entrepreneurial success and unique skill set, Sky approaches her art with the goal of disrupting the market entirely. As a teacher, Sky looks to create a unique path for each student. After teaching for nearly 10 years, she realized every budding musician has a unique set of challenges and goals. Sky focuses on creating a path that is best for the student and brings them closest to their goals. Sky specializes in working with neurodivergent students and disabled students with varying levels of support needs.
Amanda is a graduate of California State University Northridge with her Bachelor of Music in Vocal Arts. Under multiple teachers, Amanda has learned Bel Canto and Speech Level techniques which have allowed her to become a versatile performer and teacher. She has performed roles such as Despina from “Cosi fan tutte,” Musetta in “La Boheme,” Annina in “La Traviata,” and Mrs. Greta Fiorentino in “Street Scene.” Amanda made her European debut as Genovieffa in “Suor Angelica,” where she also trained with world-class coaches and teachers. Though her specialty is Opera, she has performed Musical Theater, Jazz, and Pop in various venues and shows. These venues include Sterling’s Upstairs at the Federal, The Granada Theatre in Santa Barbara, and the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. As a teacher, Amanda strives to bring her passion for music into lessons, catering to the needs of each student as a unique individual. No matter their goals, Amanda hopes to help her students achieve their full potential. Her goal as a teacher is to create an environment where the student is happy, learns healthy techniques, and leaves with a positive experience.
Valdone is an active performer, collaborative pianist, and teacher. A native of Lithuania, Valdone is a graduate of the National M.K.Čiurlionis School of Arts in Vilnius. After winning the United World College Music Scholarship, she continued her studies in piano and chamber music at the International Chamber Music School of Trio di Trieste, in Duino, Italy. Valdone graduated summa cum laude from Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University with bachelor’s degrees in Classical Piano Performance and Music Education, and she earned her Masters of Music in Piano Performance from Texas State University.
Teaching is one of Valdone’s greatest passions. She seeks to create a positive learning environment for all her students to explore their musicianship. She wants to inspire them to find a life-lasting joy in playing piano, while building the technical skills and musical knowledge needed to become the best musicians they can be. Valdone has experience working with students of all levels and age groups. She specializes in classical music but also enjoys working on pop and movie music. She is an active member of MTNA and is a Steinway & Sons teacher. As a performer, Valdone has given solo and chamber music concerts in Lithuania, Germany, Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, and the United States. She especially loves collaborating with fellow pianists and vocalists. As a soloist, she has earned awards in four Lithuanian national piano competitions and three international competitions in Lithuania, France, and Estonia. She has made her orchestra debut at the age of eleven with the St. Christopher Chamber Orchestra of Vilnius. Recently, she was the winner of the Texas State Concerto and Aria Competition 2020. She has also received an Honorable Mention and “Best Sonata” Prize at the Cremona International Music Academy and Competition in 2017 in Italy. Valdone was also one of the four finalists at the Aeolian Classics Emerging Artist Competition 2019.
As a graduate with a Master’s degree in Music Production from Berklee College of Music, Jesse has learned to appreciate the significance of hard work and independence. Growing up, his Uncle Bob used to come over and play the piano for him at family gatherings. At age five, Jesse was inspired to take lessons from him. Experiencing how happy his uncle’s piano playing made people feel, Jesse wanted to make people feel this way too. Struggling at first to grasp the basics motivated him to reach a level of skill that now allows him the flexibility to display the same mastery as his uncle. Jesse picked up other instruments (voice, guitar, bass, drums, and flute) and developed his songwriting, production, and engineering skills. This helps him let others feel the euphoria he felt as a child. He enjoys having the ability to play all the parts from performer to producer. Also, He understands that having a great team consistently delivers a better outcome. Recognizing the many emotions portrayed through music, he continues to learn techniques and experience new ideas, propelling his work forward. Expressing himself through music allows him to speak to groups and establish a connection with the individual listener. Some of his favorite musical influences include The Beatles, John Mayer, Frank Ocean, The 1975, U2, Jack Johnson, Coldplay, Chet Baker, Daniel Caesar, Radiohead, James Taylor, Pink Floyd, Billy Joel, Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Killers, Donny Hathaway, and Jeff Buckley.
Mariana began making a name for herself after being discovered by Grammy award-winning Producer Om’Mas Keith, known for albums such as “Channel Orange” and “Blonde”. Together they’ve collaborated with artists such as Anderson Paak, Amine, Kendrick Lamar, and more! In 2019, Mariana won a Grammy nomination for her work on the Spiderman: Into The Spiderverse Soundtrack AlbumMariana studied Keyboard Performance and Music Production at the Musicians Institute in Hollywood. Mariana Is now continuing to study jazz piano under the guidance of Grammy award-winning producer and pianist Taylor Graves, known for his work on the discography of the Grammy-winning jazz fusion artist Thundercat.
Angie is a professional singer/songwriter with a background in film and dancing. Angie believes that art is the most beautiful language we were gifted with, and that has an immense power to heal – empower – and entertain. angie has an extensive experience and passion for teaching- It is a gift of a life change. She has traveled the world as an artist and can sing in nine languages: Spanish, Italian, French, German, Hindi, Greek, Japanese, English, and Albanian. Angie’s extensive background in dance and film allows her to not only teach how to play the piano or sing but also to guide her students in finding themselves through stage performance and interpretation.
Sami is a professional musician and saxophone player. She earned her BM Degree in Jazz Studies at USC Thornton School of Music. She has been teaching music for several years, and has been involved in band leadership, music promotion, and talent acquisition.
Nathaniel is an incredibly versatile composer for film, TV, and video games. He currently assists composer Evan Goldman at Remote Control Productions in Santa Monica, providing technical and artistic assistance on various games and feature films. He also owns and operates Dark Tea, a media-scoring service through which he works as a composer for various clients and collaborators. Nathaniel received his Bachelors of Music with an emphasis on composition from the University of Texas at Austin. His strong teaching suits are music composition, music production, and film scoring.
Liana is a Los Angeles-based operatic soprano, singer-songwriter, actress, and vocal/ukulele/guitar teacher. She recently graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.M. in Vocal Arts Performance from California State University, Northridge. Liana was awarded a Rundlett Fund awardee by the Santa Barbara Music Club and a Helen Houle awardee by CSUN’s music department. Colleagues describe Liana as an enthusiastic and uplifting spirit with a deep passion and love of music. Liana has a strong appreciation of song lyrics, storytelling, and character analysis. For the past 5 years, she has been studying vocal techniques, operatic acting techniques, vocal pedagogy, French diction, German diction, Italian diction, English diction, songwriting, guitar, ear training, music history, world music, sight singing techniques, music entrepreneurship, vocal literature, and music theory. Liana has been performing as a singer-songwriter for 11 years and has been writing for as long as she can remember. As a working musician, her favorite performances include Charlie Hildebrand/First Nurse Maid in CSUN Opera’s production of Kurt Weil’s “Street Scene”, Shepherdess in CSUN Opera’s production of Maurice Ravel’s “L’Enfant et les sortilèges”, Gheradina in CSUN Opera’s production of Giacomo Puccini’s “Gianni Schicchi”, chorus in Mission Opera’s productions of David Avshalomov’s “The 13 Clocks” and Mozart’s “Don Giovanni”, The Plaza Del Sol as a featured soloist with CSUN’s University Chorus and Northridge Singers, Michelle DeYoung’s CSUN masterclass as a featured soloist, Disneyland with the CHS Madrigal Singers, and The Granada Theatre with the Santa Barbara Symphony. She will continue her choral performance work this holiday season with The Other Reindeer and The Goode Time Carolers. Liana is always excited to help musicians achieve their goals. She feels as if working with her students reminds her of the beauty in music every day.
Isaac Cohen comes from a musical family and has had a passion for music from a young age. Over the years he has developed a range of skills, studying classical, jazz, and pop piano techniques. He has studied renowned pianist, Regulo Martinez, at the highly-regarded Colburn School of Music, where he excelled in classical music, as well as with other private teachers who were masters at teaching him more about chord progressions, pop styles, improvising, arranging, creating, chart reading, and songwriting. In addition, he had the good fortune to study songwriting with internationally acclaimed songwriter, Saverio Grandi. Isaac is currently studying with professors at Cal State University Los Angeles, getting his Bachelor of Music degree in Commercial Music. His favorite thing about music is when he learns or hears something new, such as a song or musical sequence that motivates him to continue playing and creating amazing music. His current projects involve producing a pop album. His musical influences include Ed Sheeran, John Legend, and anyone else that he feels makes incredible music. Isaac loves working with people of all ages, finding that kids and teens are at an age when musical interest really starts to develop, and he knows that it is an important period of time to start learning the skills needed to be an amazing musician. Isaac is always looking forward to meeting new people, gaining new experiences, and making a great impact on people’s lives. With his 15+ years of piano playing experience, he understands the mistakes many pianists make and knows the best ways to teach new students how to develop their skills. Aside from Isaac’s excellent background, perhaps equally important qualities are his patience, flexibility, his experience in many musical genres, and his readiness to create a piano learning experience that will help you to become the pianist you want to be.
Third-generation musician with many successful students. Paul is a professional saxophonist clarinetist who also plays the guitar and piano. His saxophone, clarinet, and songs can be heard in many films and TV shows including Emmy nominated film “Uncle Frank”, Chicago PD, American Masters, and Nashville to name a few. Paul’s students learn all aspects of music. How to play their instrument, ear training, songwriting, music theory, and reading. Paul performs live all the time with a variety of bands and orchestras including his band Big Lucky. Paul has been studying music since five years old. Has a bachelor’s degree in Science and Art from the State University of New York at Albany and a Film scoring degree from UCLA.
Chresten is a multi-instrumentalist who is an active performing musician, songwriter, producer, singer, and mixing engineer. He has been performing and teaching all ages and skills for over 15 years. his background as a multi-instrumentalist allows him to bring a wide variety to his lessons. He strives to make each student’s lesson their own and focused on the student’s interests, and he always makes time to jam!
I’ve been teaching for many years and have a BA Degree in Jazz Performance from Leeds College of Music, UK.
I have toured and performed all over the world, and also compose music for SpongeBob SquarePants tv show.
Ben holds a B.A. degree in music studies and is currently completing his Master’s in music industry studies. Ben teaches guitar, bass, and Oud. He can teach any genre including rock, metal, blues, jazz, acoustic, classical, and flamenco styles. Ben is also an accomplished world musician with a strong and celebrated background in Middle Eastern, North-Indian, and Indonesian instrumental performance. He is well-versed in musical theory and likes to take a holistic educational approach with all his students
Just give us a call or fill out the Free Trial form and we will call you back with suggestions! Since 2003 we devote much of our time to matching young students with the right teacher.
Our teachers are great at music instruction for any grade level. This includes preschool, elementary school, and high school.
We know all of our teachers very well since we interact with them extensively on a daily basis. We know their personality, strengths, weaknesses, and their teaching style. We regularly speak with all students and parents, so we have a good understanding of the type of students that best fit each teacher.
The overwhelming majority of music lessons websites that you find online are simply generic referral services. Such providers will usually write a compelling “sales pitch” for each of the music teachers posted on their website. However, as a parent, such descriptions will not help you at all, and may often be counterproductive. We used to publish our teachers’ detailed portfolios in the past, but we realized that students and parents would often tend to choose a teacher that may not be the best for their needs.
The reason is that a beautiful picture, a friendly smile, or a compelling bio – usually tells nothing about the teacher’s personality or compatibility with your child. Let us help you, so you get a better chance to find a teacher that can create an incredible experience for your child while learning to play an instrument or sing popular music.
More than 20 top local music teachers take part in the music program at the California Music Academy! Naturally, they come from different backgrounds and have different areas of specialization. We receive dozens of applications from music teachers each month.
We screen, interview, audition, and train each one of our team members. We continuously speak to former and current students and parents, to make sure that all of our teachers keep the high standards that our teaching team is known for in the local community.
Yes. Many of our teachers are professional vocal coaches and are also teaching piano and/or guitar up to intermediate or advanced levels.
Sure. Our experienced music teachers are great at teaching how to play musical instruments. Moreover, at the same time, they will also teach your child music theory. Being able to read standard music notation can expand your child’s options and enjoyment.
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